Mario Kart 8

 Wii U
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2023 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,789 out of 2023
  2. Mixed: 86 out of 2023
  3. Negative: 148 out of 2023
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  1. guiacm
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    Uns dos melhores Mario Kart já lançados. O visual HD deixa o jogo impressionante apesar de alguns serrilhados aqui e ali, isso não atrapalha em nada na jogatina. As trilhas sonoras são épicas e o sistema de anti gravidade funciona perfeitamente bem, e os ovos itens e personagens serem bem bolados e criativos. As partidas online são super bem fluidas, sem travamentos, mas você poderá cairUns dos melhores Mario Kart já lançados. O visual HD deixa o jogo impressionante apesar de alguns serrilhados aqui e ali, isso não atrapalha em nada na jogatina. As trilhas sonoras são épicas e o sistema de anti gravidade funciona perfeitamente bem, e os ovos itens e personagens serem bem bolados e criativos. As partidas online são super bem fluidas, sem travamentos, mas você poderá cair da rede online do jogo de vez em quando.… Expand
  2. ArthurLong
    Jun 1, 2014
    10
    I must say that, this game is perfect, I never could imagine that this graphic could be maked, it's more beautifull than even the real life, it's just amazing.

    The controls are fine, they are like every Mario Kart game, and men... the items are so much balanced, isn't a item rain like in the DS. I'm more than right when I give a 10 to this beautifull game... no, it's not only a game,    I must say that, this game is perfect, I never could imagine that this graphic could be maked, it's more beautifull than even the real life, it's just amazing.

    The controls are fine, they are like every Mario Kart game, and men... the items are so much balanced, isn't a item rain like in the DS.

    I'm more than right when I give a 10 to this beautifull game... no, it's not only a game, it's art.    … Expand
  3. Mik87
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    Gioco fantastico. Non è il Mario Kart definitivo a causa di alcuni difetti piccoli e meno piccoli (Battle Mode), ma è probabilmente il migliore della serie. Tracciati spettacolari, comparto audio-visivo da urlo, controlli eccellenti, ottimo online e divertimento praticamente infinito. Un must.
  4. sphaera
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    Saying amazing is not enough for this game. It was made by geniuses. The graphics are outstanding, the music is a delight to hear, every detail has been taking care of. As a Mario Kart game is short if you play solo, but youll have a blast ... and the multiplayer ... well hours and hours of fun... if this game can not sell Wii Us nothing can
  5. Dukery
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    Best gaming experience I've had in a long time. A Nintendo representative said that technical horsepower alone is not enough. Game-play is what's most important. This piece of software is a perfect example how true this statement is. Thank you Nintendo, you guys rock !!!
  6. Outtakes
    Jun 2, 2014
    10
    Ótimo jogo, está muito lindo, a jogabilidade está impecável... muito épico, moderno e nostálgico ao mesmo tempo, as fases antigas dos consoles anteriores remasterizadas ficou muito lindas, sem mais o jogo é supremo.
  7. Togepix
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is a masterpiece. This game alone will make the Wii U shine, for sure. They have once again brought back a classic game and made it look even better! It looks stunning and the music is just priceless. They have really listened to their fans and added/taken away things that weren't too hot in the previous games. Amazing piece of work, Nintendo
  8. Blackjaton
    Jun 3, 2014
    10
    A technical success and the game design at his best. 32 races, 60 fps duo online, 30 fps at 4 players, this game bring so much fun in the house. My friend and I love it.
  9. BROstoise
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    10/10 best Mario Kart. Stunning visuals, racetracks filled to the brim with creativity, and transformations from Mario Kart 7 have been perfected.

    There were 2 complaints: the coin item, and the ability to only carry one item. Several times, I found myself wishing for a coin, since the ones on the race track usually arent along the inner-most curve, also known as the fastest route.    10/10 best Mario Kart. Stunning visuals, racetracks filled to the brim with creativity, and transformations from Mario Kart 7 have been perfected.

    There were 2 complaints: the coin item, and the ability to only carry one item.
    Several times, I found myself wishing for a coin, since the ones on the race track usually arent along the inner-most curve, also known as the fastest route.

    Constantly holding down the left shoulder button to have 2 items gave me hand cramps. The pain is gone now because I can only hold one item anyway.    … Expand
  10. el_nobre3127
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    A great, gorgeous game despite the forgettable battle mode. The visuals are bright, colourful but still bringing some realism to them. Mario kart 8 might have impressive visuals but it is much more than that: the actual racing is great, new items feel fresh and balanced and anti-gravity is great. This one is going to keep me busy for a long time because of all the unlocks. Hoping for newA great, gorgeous game despite the forgettable battle mode. The visuals are bright, colourful but still bringing some realism to them. Mario kart 8 might have impressive visuals but it is much more than that: the actual racing is great, new items feel fresh and balanced and anti-gravity is great. This one is going to keep me busy for a long time because of all the unlocks. Hoping for new Karts and tracks for DLC… Expand
  11. muah_ha_ha
    Jun 4, 2014
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is simply fun. The new anti gravity feature is beautifully inserted into the old tracks and the game is friarly challenging (especially the online gameplay which is really fun). The gameplay itself runs smoothly along with the HD graphics. The tracks and characters are very charming. Very recommended.
  12. niemand2014
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    Why Mario Kart 8 is the best of the Mario Kart series? Because it summes up the best of all previous titles, has high quality content (in terms of tracks, drivers, animations, ...) and most of all it has an improved game balancing!

    Tracks The 16 new tracks (plus the 16 remade maps, of cource) are amazing: Great Level Design, great Production Design, and each track has tons of unique    Why Mario Kart 8 is the best of the Mario Kart series? Because it summes up the best of all previous titles, has high quality content (in terms of tracks, drivers, animations, ...) and most of all it has an improved game balancing!

    Tracks
    The 16 new tracks (plus the 16 remade maps, of cource) are amazing: Great Level Design, great Production Design, and each track has tons of unique visual content! One of my favorites is the one that reminds everyone of the Sugar Rush game in the Wreck-it-Ralph movie. Considering the rather low performance of the Wii U, Mario Kart 8 looks just beautiful: Textures, Shaders and Animations were made with passion definitely. Moreover, the gameplay of the new tracks are very much convincing, offering various challenges, shortcuts and game elements that are unique for each level, such as the Giant Bowser literally hitting the road in Bowsers' Castle.

    Replay-Mode
    What a great idea: After finishing a race, you can either see a replay of one of the drivers in full length, or configure parameters for a clip that the game will create automatically and that depicts some of the most interesting situations that occured. While playing the clip, you can pause, reward, forward AND slow down the playback. Especially the latter ends in VERY funny laughing fits when playing with friends. Seeing players get bashed, raging around with power-ups or having incredible comebacks in the last lap at slow motion is fun and a (meta-)gaming experience at its best!

    Balancing
    Finally! 1) Getting of the track (/the course), like by falling into the deep, doesn't make you go for the last place anymore. 2) Items now keep the balance between being too powerful and being too lame, still keeping enough space for surprises. 3) The racers nearly always drive in a quite narrow field, fostering the tension. But: You won't rotate from place 8 to place 2 to place 7 to place 1 all the time. Mario Kart 8 races always feel like very fair yet exciting, thrilling and surprising challenges. Finally!

    Drivers and everything else
    Just AWESOME.

    There is still much more to write about this game, but it's simply not necessary, because nearly everything can be judged favourably. I would give it a 11 out of 10. Unfortunatelly, there are no distinct arena tracks for the good old multiplayer balloon battle (first known from Mario Kart 64). So let's say: 10 points.    … Expand
  13. TaraDarveaux
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    Most exciting Mario Kart game yet. New items are awesome, and maps are gorgeous. Even the online play is extremely improved. The only thing I thought was weird is that green shells seem easier to actually hit people with, maybe I'm just getting better at playing though. Oh, and when you fall off the track there isn't an obnoxious black screen that makes it seem like you just got put toMost exciting Mario Kart game yet. New items are awesome, and maps are gorgeous. Even the online play is extremely improved. The only thing I thought was weird is that green shells seem easier to actually hit people with, maybe I'm just getting better at playing though. Oh, and when you fall off the track there isn't an obnoxious black screen that makes it seem like you just got put to 12th place. You can also unlock things in multiplayer now, which I don't think used to be possible. I've been having so much fun with this game, even by myself!… Expand
  14. hunn3r
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    Mario Kart 8 is the best game I've ever encountered in years! It brings back the true meaning of fun into the gaming world, to the players home. The races are fun, there is great real and cosmetical customization options, the tracks are wonderful, and the music...i can't tell... you need to experience it... Nintendo released this masterpiece on their not so well selling system, but i'mMario Kart 8 is the best game I've ever encountered in years! It brings back the true meaning of fun into the gaming world, to the players home. The races are fun, there is great real and cosmetical customization options, the tracks are wonderful, and the music...i can't tell... you need to experience it... Nintendo released this masterpiece on their not so well selling system, but i'm sure the selling be skyrocketing soon. If you looking forward to the game, but you don't own the Wii U yet, just go out and buy it. This game is a system selling title, not to mention, you can get a free game at club nintendo if you buy mariokart.… Expand
  15. YakuzaSlayer432
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    The game is super fun! I can't stop playing! It's worth all the time I have that's free! It's so fun and addictive!
    The game uses some mechanics from Sonic and SEGA Allstars Racing, like buying characters and stages from the shops. But for a fan of racing games or wanting a break from basic Mario games, then this or Super Mario Strikers is worth the money and game time! Keep up the work    The game is super fun! I can't stop playing! It's worth all the time I have that's free! It's so fun and addictive!
    The game uses some mechanics from Sonic and SEGA Allstars Racing, like buying characters and stages from the shops. But for a fan of racing games or wanting a break from basic Mario games, then this or Super Mario Strikers is worth the money and game time! Keep up the work and someday the Wii U will have a great legacy. Screw the Xbox One. I could care less on PS4. It may have quirks, but this game is worth buying and worth buying the Wii U! 10/10    … Expand
  16. Blackstarhalo4
    Jun 6, 2014
    10
    An absolutely amazing all around game! Similar to the original we know and love except it greatly changes things up with its level design and gameplay. It really deserves a 10/10
  17. LazyCharmander
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    The music is great, the graphics are great, the gameplay is great. The only problem with the game is battle mode, which we'll hopefully get dlc for in the future.
  18. VIOLADOR
    Jun 10, 2014
    10
    SUPER JUEGAZO, POR ESO LE DOY UN 10+, ADEMAS TIENE UNA JUGABILIDAD MARAVILLOSA QUE NO SE HABIA PRESENTADO EN ALGUN MARIO KART PASADO; ADEMAS SE NOTA UNA MEJORA EN LA MOVILIDAD DEL JUEGO EN RELACION A LA OPCION MULTIPLAYER ONLINE QUE TIENE
  19. tybyrd93
    Jun 19, 2014
    10
    The best Mario Kart yet. Great tracks, beautiful graphics, attention to detail, great new ideas (such as antigravity). Nintendo has done it again. If there were a few extra characters in there besides the koopalings, it would be perfect.
  20. KGgames101
    Jun 22, 2014
    10
    Fantastic! Best game on Wii U next to Super Mario 3D World, definitely recommended. The only downside is the simple character roster and battle mode. This game desperately needs a DLC.
  21. FernandoStrauss
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    This game is something special nowadays, like a fun game to play with all families and friends. Mario KArt 8 proved to be the best in franchise and in the genre. there's no go-kart game like this one, graphics are amazing, power-ups are simply spectacular, technical details are excellent! Music sounds great and online options is ver competitive. This game is one of the best so far.
  22. MixableFire
    Jul 16, 2014
    10
    What can I say I thought Mario kart 7 was amazing but Mario kart 8 just blew me away so much, gravity defying, flying, drifting are just some of things that make the game amazing, but my main highlight of this game is that the mechanics and game play are perfect and only Nintendo could create a masterpiece like this. Its just so fun.
    Just go and buy the game now!!!
  23. RyTroup
    Jul 21, 2014
    10
    I believe the best MarioKart yet. Tons of tracks and awesome upgrades! If you want this game but don't have a Wii U, GO BUY A WII U! I promise you will not be disappointed.
  24. FreezeBlade1220
    Jul 22, 2014
    10
    This game is a blast!!!! Racing online is fun as heck. A good multiplayer experience, and overall, a fun Mario Kart with excellent graphics, and a fun Wii U game!!!
  25. troi4n
    Jul 24, 2014
    10
    Amazing! The feeling of SNES and N64 Mario Karts is back! Many characters, courses and vehicles make this game the best graphic Mario Kart so far. Nothing new? Yes and no. Nintendo keeps the Mario Kart basic formula, but increments some new stuff like anti-gravity, new physics and differences between the cars and motorcycles. It is not the best Mario Kart only because we spent years andAmazing! The feeling of SNES and N64 Mario Karts is back! Many characters, courses and vehicles make this game the best graphic Mario Kart so far. Nothing new? Yes and no. Nintendo keeps the Mario Kart basic formula, but increments some new stuff like anti-gravity, new physics and differences between the cars and motorcycles. It is not the best Mario Kart only because we spent years and years playing SNES and N64, but I'm pretty sure this Mario Kart 8 will be a classic of Nintendo in a few years.… Expand
  26. SuperWooper
    Jul 26, 2014
    10
    When someone asks me why they should buy a Wii U, I always reply with "Mario Kart". Quite possibly the best Mario Kart game yet. The new anti-gravity feature was a great feature to add along with the new Koopaling characters and 3 new items. The game music is phenomenal as well as the game play.

    The only complaint I have of this game is that the battle mode only uses no battle courses.    When someone asks me why they should buy a Wii U, I always reply with "Mario Kart". Quite possibly the best Mario Kart game yet. The new anti-gravity feature was a great feature to add along with the new Koopaling characters and 3 new items. The game music is phenomenal as well as the game play.

    The only complaint I have of this game is that the battle mode only uses no battle courses. It only uses 8 courses that are used in regular racing mode, which is a huge let down for anyone who like to play battle mode.    … Expand
  27. Artimus1000
    Jul 30, 2014
    10
    If you have played previous versions of Mario Kart, "It's BAAAAAAACK!" If this is your first taste of the series, never fear. In addition to all the new goodies and first time ever features in this newest Mario Kart release. You can also relive, or try for the first time various tracks from earlier game versions. All in all it is good clean single or multi player fun for the ENTIRE family,If you have played previous versions of Mario Kart, "It's BAAAAAAACK!" If this is your first taste of the series, never fear. In addition to all the new goodies and first time ever features in this newest Mario Kart release. You can also relive, or try for the first time various tracks from earlier game versions. All in all it is good clean single or multi player fun for the ENTIRE family, unlike most "new games" the game content is meant for ALL ages. loads of fun and challenging. I love playing with my young nieces and nephews. "When I bought this to play with them I think it was the first time my sister in law said something nice to and about me!" :P… Expand
  28. emersonrwt
    Aug 6, 2014
    10
    Here we have a great example about how NINTENDO reach the top quality since foundation. Environment carefully drawn on each level, charismatic characters, calibrated controls, and unlimited fun.
    Only people without sense like to give to classic games like this a lower score just because they are fanboys...
  29. AuroreZell
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    This is by far the best Mario kart game released up to this point. My only real complaint about this game are some the of characters, and that's just nitpicking. The online feature works great and its a lot of fun to test your skills against other players. I would say that its worth getting a Wii U just to play this game, thats how much fun it is.
  30. Fruit-Dragon
    Aug 7, 2014
    10
    I really loved this game. Like, really. This is the kind of game that shows off how great the console truly is, and it does it beautifully as well. Although it doesn't goes as fast as it could (it still goes fast, though) it makes up with it for it's truly amazing graphics. This game shows off how powerful a Wii U is (it's even adding DLC to make better in the future, and an update isI really loved this game. Like, really. This is the kind of game that shows off how great the console truly is, and it does it beautifully as well. Although it doesn't goes as fast as it could (it still goes fast, though) it makes up with it for it's truly amazing graphics. This game shows off how powerful a Wii U is (it's even adding DLC to make better in the future, and an update is coming soon) and it does it in the best way possible. 10/10 would play again.… Expand
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#4 Best Wii U Game of 2014
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#2 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2014
4
#4 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2014

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88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 82 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 80 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 82
  3. Negative: 0 out of 82
  1. GameCritics
    Sep 18, 2014
    80
    Mario Kart 8 is pretty great in many ways, but undoubtedly moreso with a collection of friends to play with, or when facing off against other players online.
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  2. CD-Action
    Aug 25, 2014
    85
    No revolution here, but still it’s an absolute must-have for every Wii U owner. [08/2014, p.68]
  3. Universo Nintendo
    Jul 31, 2014
    95
    A beautiful and fun racing game, which uses the possibilities offered by its host platform to emphasize and renew the truly universal appeal of the series.
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